WHAT LEGAL HELP IS AVAILABLE IF I CAN'T AFFORD TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY?

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1 RESOURCES WHAT LEGAL HELP IS AVAILABLE IF I CAN'T AFFORD TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY? Pro bono services are legal services provided by attorneys who are volunteering their time "pro bono publico," or "for the public good." A number of non-profit organizations in Maryland can assist in obtaining a pro bono attorney. Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Services: The Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland Provides a list of local pro bono organizations. Official website: The Pro Bono Resource Center of Virginia Provides a list of local pro bono organizations. Official website: Pro Bono Lawyers The People's Law Library Provides legal and self-help information on Maryland and federal law affecting low and moderate income people and their families. Official website: LEGAL PROGRAMS GENERAL STATEWIDE LEGAL PROGRAMS Legal Aid Bureau 500 E. Lexington Street, Baltimore, MD Works closely with Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service and other local bar affiliated projects by referring low-income clients to the programs as well as making direct referrals to attorneys. Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service 1 North Charles Street, Suite 222, Baltimore, MD or (clients) (administration) Refers cases in the areas of family law, bankruptcy, consumer, tort defense, wills, guardianship, landlord-tenant, deed change, name change, tax disputes and tax returns to attorneys in all jurisdictions of the state except, Allegany County, Montgomery County, and Prince George's County. The program also operates reduced fee programs a community economic development panel and a children's guardian project.

2 Women's Law Center 305 W. Chesapeake Avenue, Suite 201, Towson, MD Experienced family law attorneys staff the Family Law Hotline to provide free advice and counsel to weekly callers.eferral SERVICES INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES Homeless Persons Representation Project 300 Cathedral Street, Suite 204, Baltimore, MD or Provides legal advice and/or direct representation for homeless individuals and families in shelters and soup kitchens in a variety of civil matters. Also operates a referral program for case representation. House of Ruth Domestic Violence Legal Clinic 2201 Argonne Drive, Baltimore, MD Provides counseling and direct representation to battered spouses in civil protection order proceedings and divorce and child custody cases. The Lawyers Clearinghouse 190 West Ostend Street, Suite 201, Baltimore, MD or Works with non-profit organizations that are MANO members on legal issues. Public Justice Center 500 E. Lexington Street Baltimore, MD Engages in systemic litigation and legislative work to correct abuses and ensure protection of the unrepresented, including victims of domestic violence, the disabled, children and migrant workers. Alternative Directions 2505 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD Assists families separated due to incarceration deal with domestic relations, housing and other issues. Provides educational seminars in prisons and jails and refers cases to pro bono counsel. American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland 2219 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, MD Focuses on civil rights and civil liberties of Maryland residents. 2

3 Associated Catholic Charities of Baltimore - Immigration Legal Services 430 South Broadway, Baltimore, MD Provides counseling and legal representation for low-income persons with immigration-related problems (i.e. deportation, naturalization, green cards, and visas). Bar Association of Baltimore City Legal Services to the Elderly Program 111 North Calvert Street, Suite 631, Baltimore, MD Program staff and volunteer attorneys provide advice and consultation, direct representation and education/outreach services. Volunteers speak to senior groups about legal topics affecting the elderly. Program staff and volunteers handle pro bono, non-fee generating civil cases, involving public benefits and pensions as well as consumer, health care, housing, guardianship and credit-related problems. Community Law Center 2500 Maryland Avenue, Baltimore, MD Provides general advice and direct representation involving tax issues and incorporation to non-profit organizations in Baltimore. Works with community associations in rebuilding neighborhoods and nuisance and drug abatement suits with a special focus on community economic development. Civil Justice, Inc. 520 West Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD A consortium of solo and small firms throughout Maryland. Civil Justice Refers cases to its members in a variety of practice areas including family law, bankruptcy, consumer, tort defense, wills, guardianship, landlord-tenant, real estate, admiralty, intellectual property, criminal, administrative law, government relations, immigration, special education, small business set-up, predatory lending, environmental, disability rights, employment, personal injury, criminal, and national security. Also offers a program for first time home buyers. Health Education Resource Organization (HERO) 1734 Maryland Avenue, 2nd floor, Baltimore, MD ext. 261 Assists those infected with HIV virus or AIDS with Social Security and SSI disability appeals and other Social Security issues. Also assist estate-planning, permanency planning for children, debtor/creditor bankruptcy, and domestic and discrimination issues. Heartly House, Inc. 3

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